Our friends at the U.S Forest Service are once again allowing you to cut down your own Christmas tree starting November 9. There will be 5,975 Christmas tree permits available for purchase at participating Big 5 Sporting Goods stores, as well as 4,675 permits available at participating Forest Service offices. Remember, permits go fast, so don’t wait too long.

Permits available at Forest Service offices:Apache-Sitgreaves: 3,000 permits, any tree speciesCoconino: 350 permits, fir onlyKaibab: 1,100 permits, species vary by districtPrescott: 225 permits, any tree species

Rules for Christmas Tree Permits:

Each Christmas tree permit is $15 for a tree up to 10 feet tall.

One Christmas tree permit allowed per household—for personal use only.

Trees must be cut within designated cutting areas.

Trees may be cut until December 24.

No refunds on Christmas tree permits.

General information about the Christmas tree cutting program will also available on the Christmas tree permit hotline (928) 333-6267 and the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests web site: http://www.fs.usda.gov/asnf.